Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova has suffered an injury scare after being forced to withdraw from the Eastbourne tournament on Thursday because of a thigh issue.The Czech player had reached the quarter-finals at Devonshire Park after saving match points in victories over British players Harriet Dart and Jodie Burrage.

Reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova showed the ultimate sportsmanship as she conceded a point to British star Jodie Burrage after her shot had gone through a rip in the net and landed on the other side of the court. The umpire had awarded Krejcikova the point, but was overruled as the Czech star felt that it was not fair to her opponent.

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova has withdrawn from the Eastbourne tournament due to a thigh injury, raising concerns ahead of her Wimbledon defense. Her exit advances French player Varvara Gracheva to the semi-finals,